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N938 GLU

1996 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,046 mi
Last recorded102,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 GLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 84,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 81,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 78,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 75,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 72,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 65,853 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 60,202 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,338 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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N938 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N938 GLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N938 GLU registered?

N938 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N938 GLU safe to buy?

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